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#441 of 719 schools in ID

Spirit Lake Elementary School

Elementary School · Lakeland District · Spirit Lake, ID

A Lakeland District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

32605 NORTH 5TH AVENUE, Spirit Lake, ID 83869

  • Math 42% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2022)
  • 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.2Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.34 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.2:1
District spending per student$11,406
Chronic Absenteeism19.1%

Students at Spirit Lake Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.

Math Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 43 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 50% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
51%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

40.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Spirit Lake Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 43Car-Dependent
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated951/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spirit Lake), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$64,625

Median home value

$425,300

Median rent

$737/mo

College educated

20%

Homeownership

92.9%

Poverty rate

9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83869; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Betty Kiefer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–5Not available385Compare →
Garwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–5Not available405Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Lakeland District

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#8 of 11
District spending per student
$11,406NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Spirit Lake Elementary School is listed in LAKELAND DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Spirit Lake Elementary School

Spirit Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school in Spirit Lake, ID, part of Lakeland District, serving approximately 293 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #441 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Spirit Lake Elementary School

What grades does Spirit Lake Elementary School serve?

Spirit Lake Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Spirit Lake Elementary School?

Spirit Lake Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 293 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Spirit Lake Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Spirit Lake Elementary School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Spirit Lake Elementary School rank in ID?

Spirit Lake Elementary School ranks #441 of 719 schools in ID.

What is Spirit Lake Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Spirit Lake Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Spirit Lake Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Spirit Lake Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Spirit Lake Elementary School a charter school?

No, Spirit Lake Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Spirit Lake Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Spirit Lake Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spirit Lake Elementary School?

40.6% of students at Spirit Lake Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
293
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Kootenai County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.1%
Area population (ZIP 83869)
5,278
Area average commute
35.1 min
Area median age
42.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 83869; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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